Perry County Heating Oil Price History
Updated on November 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 11/15/2025 | $3.237 |
| 11/14/2025 | $3.237 |
| 11/13/2025 | $3.237 |
| 11/12/2025 | $3.237 |
| 11/11/2025 | $3.214 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.214 |
| 11/09/2025 | $3.199 |
| 11/08/2025 | $3.199 |
| 11/07/2025 | $3.199 |
| 11/06/2025 | $3.199 |
| 11/05/2025 | $3.199 |
| 11/04/2025 | $3.199 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.229 |
| 11/02/2025 | $3.229 |
| 11/01/2025 | $3.229 |
| 10/31/2025 | $3.229 |
| 10/30/2025 | $3.217 |
| 10/29/2025 | $3.217 |
| 10/28/2025 | $3.294 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.294 |
| 10/26/2025 | $3.137 |
| 10/25/2025 | $3.137 |
| 10/24/2025 | $3.137 |
| 10/23/2025 | $3.044 |
| 10/22/2025 | $3.020 |
| 10/21/2025 | $2.997 |
| 10/20/2025 | $2.997 |
| 10/19/2025 | $2.997 |
| 10/18/2025 | $2.997 |
| 10/17/2025 | $2.997 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Perry Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homes have a variety of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most common choice in Perry, used by 252848 or 79 % of residents. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Perry homeowners is Electricity, used by 44998 homes (14 %). The rest of the homes are heated with Heating Oil (4), Propane (2), Wood (1), and Solar (0).
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Perry
Fuel oil has become less popular in Perry. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of residents using heating oil declined from 15080 to 11951, a 21 % drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Perry
Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 4219 to 6124, a 45 % change. Comparing 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 250647 to 252848, a 1 % change.
Electricity use for home heating in Perry
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are becoming less popular in Perry. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity dipped from 39305 to 44998, a 14 % change.
Adoption of solar home heating systems in Perry
The most eco-friendly heating option is solar. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid flows between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank (similar to a hot water heater) in the basement. Now, 95 homes in Perry are heated with active solar arrays. This is a 107 % increase from 2017, when 46 homes had active solar heating.
Perry County Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Perry County homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil.
Short Term Trends
Perry’s overall oil use varies, based on the severity of the winter. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ boilers need to burn additional heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Perry was 35°F, which was 4°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Perry County Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 31.2° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 34.6° F |
Perry County Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Perry households heating with fuel oil, picking which of the 10 heating oil companies that serve Perry can drastically impact the cost of home heating.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who want a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 12 “full-service” oil companies that serve Perry. Full service companies such as Suburban Propane or WC Eshenaur & Son Inc offer clients annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic heating oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic number two heating oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The household does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Also referred to as “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for families who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in exchange for lower prices, you monitor the number two heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when you're running low. A few of the 2 Perry cash heating oil companies serving Perry include Lisi Oil Co Inc and Marstellar Oil & Concrete Inc. Perry Heating Oil Company By The Numbers Oil Companies Serving Perry: 10 companies
Perry Heating Oil Delivery Overview
11,951 households in Perry heat their homes with number two heating oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Perry temperatures drop as low as 35° F each winter. 4 of Perry homes rely on fuel oil each winter. 69 Perry Number Two Heating Oil Companies Homeowners Can Count On With 5,975,500 gallons of number two heating oil delivered to Perry houses last winter, the Perry community looks to its 69 oil companies to keep their oil tanks full. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Perry, two of the closest terminals are Ergon in Newell, PA and Etmt in Blawnox, PA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to residences and companies throughout Perry and the surrounding vicinity.
32.15% of Perry County Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Perry County Households | Perry County Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 9,061 | 2,913 |
31 Perry County Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Perry County homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Perry County community relies on its 31 oil companies to keep warm.
Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Perry County, two of the closest terminals are Lucknow in Mechanicsburg, PA and Sunoco in Mechanicsburg, PA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Perry County.
